ernten
Translation
to harvest, to reap, to gather
Examples
Die Bauern ernten das Getreide im Herbst.
The farmers harvest the grain in autumn.
Er erntete viel Lob für seine Arbeit.
He reaped much praise for his work.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to harvest ((sth.)) The farmers harvest the wheat.
((sth.)) ((for sth.)) to reap ((sth.)) for ((sth.)) He reaped criticism for his decision.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to bring in, to gather; Antonyms: to sow, to plant
Etymology
From Old High German 'arnōn', related to 'Ernte' (harvest). It refers to bringing in crops.
Memory Tips
Sounds a bit like the English word 'earn'. You 'ernten' (harvest) what you have 'earned' through your work.